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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1945
Page
7
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person named Cord Perhaps Ford and variants Gifford Sifford Sutford with unclear affiliation or location. No coherent event or role is identifiable from the readable text.
Jamestown defeats Du Bois 5-4 in the playoff and again 6-5 in a late rally. Stessmen overcoming early lead as infield errors aid a four-run eighth that shifts momentum. Ralph Mee and Group combine for ten hits, forging a two-game sweep over Du Bois in this Sunday lantern-day baseball card.
Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan renew a fierce prewar rivalry at the Nashville Open on the Hight Rockland Club course. Hogan posted 285 to finish two off the all time low, earning top prize as Nelson faltered with 248 and a late surge by Johnny Bull. DuBois led a separate scoreline with 5 4s.
A scattered sports column notes July fourth pennant races and Eastern swings by Tigers Browns Yankees and Senators. Mentions Whitey Simatela Rocky Gragiana and coach Bon Hingis Penn State grid star Wontley. Also side items on Army football Camp Lee Miami Providence veterans and a Casablanc a golf tourney win by Capt Hart and scorer Howard DuPont.
Detroit gains ground by sweeping Chicago and edging toward the Yankees in a seven game set as New York redoubles their charge. Bridges returns for Detroit and Tobin belts a second game homer while Keller and Stirrwell pace the league in extra-base hits as the pennant chase tightens.
Associated Preps notes prep for the Pony Loop playoffs as Batavia Clippers host Br 등에 on opening night while Jamestown’s Falcons meet Lockport. Final-day results show Lockport beating pennant winners 12-4 and 9-1, Erie routing Jentestown 9-6, Wellsville splitting with Hornell, and Bradford Blue Wings taking two wins.
Sam Silverman, known for running small clubs in Worcester and Providence, plans a fall entrance to Boston boxing with Mike Jacobs taking over operations at Michanles Hall. The move aims to revive local fights after years of quiet, following his reluctance despite encouragement from regional promoters.
A veteran promoter has attracted a reported 410000 as he builds a Boston Providence boxing network. Sam Silverman plans weekly shows at moderate prices to keep fans engaged, backing up with top names like Gippy Garkin and a Joyce victory headline in New England venues. The aim is steady, profitable operations across multiple cities, expanding from early New York and New Jersey fights.
Detroit visits New York while international league scores show Jersey City 11 1 Newark City Baltimore 312 Syracuse 2 2 Toronto 8 5 Montreal 1 Buffalo 2 10. American Association notes St Paul 18 11 Minneapolis 1 12 Milwaukee 11 8. Unsar City 3 7 Tidiaraponis 4 9 Louisville Nt Columbus 149 Toledo 1 2.
Associated Press reports a massive Labor Day weekend across sports and entertainment. Attendance neared millions at baseball, football, racing, tennis, swimming, and horse events from Forest Hills to distant tracks. Revenue figures show tens of millions spent on wagering and industry output, with broader economic notes on wool, sheep farming, and prewar market conditions.
Hoylen advances to the finals of the F tournament after two Sunday wins. In a festive Corry Country Club event format, players include Stine, Nik Carter, Mace Sears, Cassius Seare, Lucille Rive, Dick Rosstachero, Haylen, Bob, Bombaueh, Howard Sheen, Bil Tayekes, and Ghurley Shuss in lower bracket rounds with matches set for Saturday and Sunday finals.
Pittsburgh four year veteran Al Lopez ties the record set by Gabby Hartnett, matching 18 years in league catching. The 37 year old backstop, famed for patience, reflects on durability and aims to extend his tenure to challenge Bill Dickey’s enduring mark in 13 seasons.
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